Survivorship support for ovarian cancer

Survivorship support for ovarian cancer

Addressing fertility and sexual function concerns

Ovarian cancer can affect fertility and sexual function for some women. We will work with you to discuss fertility options from the beginning of treatment. We can refer you to fertility providers and clinics in your hometown, and discuss a variety of fertility procedures, including freezing eggs and donor programs.

We’ll also work with you to address your sexual function concerns during and after ovarian cancer treatment. Because the ovaries produce the majority of a woman’s hormones, issues like vaginal dryness, low libido and pain during intercourse can result after treatment. We provide a variety of prescription and non-prescription options to improve sexual function, as well as counseling for intimacy issues.

What is survivorship support?

Studies have shown that a significant percentage of cancer survivors deal with chronic health problems that may be related to their cancer treatment. The most commonly cited problems are chronic pain, fatigue, cognitive impairment and depression. We help our patients and their caregivers plan for those risks.

Survivorship support treatment planning takes into consideration, and plans for, the possibility of three categories of side effects: